Assistant Director, Analytics

Department

Booth Advancement: Advancement Services 2

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit:

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Analytics provides analytical and reporting support for Chicago Booth Advancement's fundraising and alumni engagement strategies. This role supports departmental processes, prepares information and analysis, and helps optimize data-driven decision-making in close coordination with analytics and development colleagues. The Assistant Director collaborates with team members to extract, analyze, and maintain data; performs routine and ad hoc reporting; maintains documentation on data and analysis best practices; and ensures data accuracy and consistency across advancement functions.

Responsibilities

• Develops an in-depth knowledge of fields and records in the alumni and donor database and supporting applications, and assists with data requests, extracts, and list generation.
• Helps maintain the Analytics team's suite of certified deliverables through auditing and investigation of new reporting capabilities for potential enhancements and solutions.
• Works with and assists the Data Integrity team to create applicable tools and audits that support data maintenance procedures.
• Conducts formal and informal trainings on the database and supporting applications to advance data literacy and application usage among team members.
• Ensures compliance with University data governance policies across all tasks and projects.
• Develops and maintains appropriate process documentation and materials as required.
• Provides administrative support for the Analytics and Data Science team to ensure efficient team performance.
• Develops, maintains, and updates information on new and existing prospects, solving problems as they arise.
• May provide guidance to analysts, train staff members on fundraising, report writing, and research.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Analyzing and combining data sets and producing clear, informative reports and presentations.  

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Background with fundraising databases and reporting tools such as Business Objects, Blackbaud products, or Salesforce.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, including the University's alumni database, Phoenix.
• Proficient in a Microsoft Windows computer environment, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organization skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Scrupulous attention to matters of discretion and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of current trends in fundraising and alumni relations, including benchmarking and metrics.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
• Work evenings and weekends on occasion.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Alumni Relations & Development

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$58, $65,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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